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The home's cladding is thermally treated pine from Thermory. The decking is French white oak from Timbertech.

In the primary bath, porcelain floor tiles from Nemo Tile complement the microcement walls. The wall sconces are from RBW and the soaking tub is Bain.

In the bathrooms, the walls are treated with microcement, which is waterproof but brings in a layer of texture and softness. The microcement is from Firenze.

The bedrooms enjoy views of the greenery just outside. The bed is Sixpenny upholstered in a lightweight linen, and the bedside table is Restoration Hardware. The drapes are Belgian linen by TwoPages.

"I love that I can be in the kitchen while my fiance or my friends are in the living room or sitting at the dining table, and we still feel connected,

Porcelain tiles by Nemo Tile make up the kitchen, complementing light white cabinetry imported from Poland. The island counter is quartzite, and the faucet is Grohe.

For Monica, the kitchen became the heart of the home. "Most of my time at home is spent in the kitchen,

Monica sourced the solid oak dining table from Poland while on a family trip. 1960s vintage Aldo Jacober folding chairs complement a built-in banquette. The pendant light is from Tala Lighting.

The front door looks straight through the ground floor, into the dining room. Having an open plan centered around the kitchen was important to Monica, who formerly worked as a private chef. "I wanted something that felt bright and open with all the downstairs rooms framed around the kitchen,

Monica and Peter sourced the cobblestones for the outdoor walkways from Europe, along with the windows and many of the interior materials and furnishings. "We imported a lot of our materials from Poland, which is where our family is from,

Ample doors and windows on the ground floor connect every room to the outdoors. "It's really nice to have the French doors and the big windows,

The roof has the added benefit of providing cover for an outdoor dining space, which connects to the larger wraparound deck.

Architect Ravi Raj leaned into the historic character of the neighborhood by designing a large pitched roof for the house. It had the added benefit of providing cover for an outdoor dining space, which connects to the larger wraparound deck.

Ravi Raj Architect worked with chef Monica Malarczyk to design the Hudson Valley home of her dreams. Monica's brother Peter Malarczyk built the home from the ground up, making it a true family affair.

Working with architect Ravi Raj, two siblings crafted a gable-roofed house in Saugerties that’s perfect for gatherings.

In the bathroom, there's G120 Lemon Ice tile by Heath Ceramics topped with Color Wheel Mosaic in Matte Biscuit by Daltile, and a Rejuvenation vanity. "Visiting the home after completion, I felt there's a sense of calm continuity as you walk through,

The primary bedroom has a Nerja rug by Ben Soleimani, Selki swivel chairs by Lulu & Georgia, and Augustine wall sconce by Rejuvenation.